Kidney
meat · base score 1 · also listed as kidney
What is it?
Kidney is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 343 products
- Also listed as
- kidney
Common questions about kidney
Is Kidney good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain kidney?
343 UK products list kidney as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is kidney called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: kidney. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade kidney?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
Is kidney a good ingredient in dog food?
Kidney is a nutrient-dense organ meat that supplies protein, iron and B vitamins, so it is commonly found in quality wet and raw recipes. On UK labels it usually appears simply as kidney or a named species kidney.
Can dogs with food sensitivities eat kidney?
Some dogs are sensitive to certain proteins, including organ meats; speak to your vet if you suspect an intolerance. Kidney from a novel species may suit dogs that react to more common meats, but individual responses vary.
